I hadn't consciously noticed changes in Friday's show, but that was probably because I was interrupted several times while watching and had to keep pausing and re-starting. I do remember thinking at one time that I liked the background music but can't remember what it was. I also noticed that the Chelsea/Nick conversation was actually a productive one, and that Chelsea even acknowledged how changeable she'd been with Nick all summer. Lucas was also toned down and not screaming and/or acting like a hormonal teenager. When he's written with some intelligence, I can tolerate him (although he'll never be a favorite of mine). The episode is still on my DVR so if I have time this weekend I'll try to go back and watch it again. It was definitely the best episode of the week.